Why?

Rating: 7/10 (18 October 2013)

I'm a horrible reviewer, writer and expresser of thoughts, but I love monster movies. So why on earth would you go to a giant robots vs. giant monsters movie expecting Hamlet? While the plot is razor thin the monsters and battles are beyond incredible! There is enough plot to move the story along, the characters are likable and, while there is certainly campiness, it does not take the movie to stupidity. (I'm thinking Transformers 2) I will watch a movie simply for atmosphere and FX. That being said, Battleship was completely awful. Del Toro does not take us to absurd, certainly suspension of belief is required, but not to a point of eye-rolling, more like a huge grin because of the enormity of the monsters, robots, and positive energy in this film. Walk into this ready to pick apart every minor detail, plot hole, or sub-standard acting and you will have a bad movie experience. Put your beliefs on hold, enjoy what Hollywood has created and watch some great Monster vs. Robot action and you'll have a great day!